dRx series: Optimising use of medicines in older people through deprescribing
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In this new series by Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page, we take an in-depth look at desprescribing… beginning with the key principles Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
Cannabis prescribing without robust evidence ‘mirrors early trends in opioid use’
Current quality and safety requirements are not sufficient for medicinal cannabis products, say hospital pharmacists As concerns grow among health professionals about the way in which medicinal cannabis is prescribed …
Court backs Council in Blooms dispute
Landmark ruling finds banner group’s licence agreement would give it a financial interest in a prospective member The Supreme Court of NSW has backed the Pharmacy Council of NSW’s decision …
Temazepam replaced with vitamin D in hospital pharmacy
A nurse misappropriated a patient’s temazepam from the hospital pharmacy over Christmas, WA’s State Administrative Tribunal has heard The registered nurse was working at a hospital in Western Australia’s south-east, …
Doctors flag concerns of scope of practice training
AMA warns additional training for pharmacists could put patients at risk, as state government makes investment in expanding scope of practice Moves to provide government subsidies for up to $8,500 …
‘Significant and long overdue’ lease changes proposed
Amendments to retail leasing legislation before a state parliament to save the pharmacy sector ‘hundreds of millions’ Proposed changes to retail rental laws in NSW have the potential to …
‘Take opportunities even if they come with work’
A Queensland health service acting director of pharmacy advises young pharmacists to put their hands up, following his receipt of the Advanced Pharmacy Australia, Queensland Branch, William Harris Achievement Award …
Pharmacy ownership ‘antiquated and unnecessary’: NZ govt
“The Americanisation of the New Zealand health system is bad for patients, prices, practices and pharmacists,” warns the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, as our neighbour plans to remove ownership restrictions …
Pharmacy continues to drive health spending
Household spending on healthcare is on the rise, while consumers are tightening their purse strings when it comes to recreation and education, new data shows Healthcare spending is continuing to …
World news wrapup: 16 October 2025
UK to crack down on inappropriate Botox prescribing; EU highlights drug shortages; online anarchy in the UK UK: The General Pharmaceutical Council aims to take action against pharmacists who prescribe …
Guild names ACT’s top pharmacy
Standard setter claims ACT Pharmacy of the Year crown The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s ACT branch celebrated its star performers at its annual dinner tonight (Wednesday 15 October 2025), with …
Child ‘sought safety’ from man in pharmacy
A child sought refuge in a pharmacy from a frightening incident in Victoria, while a Queensland man locked himself in a pharmacy staffroom after an alleged robbery A series of crimes …